Title: Shadow
Author: Simply Kelp
Pairing: not focused on any one ship, but there may be background ones.
Rating: pg
Summary: Shikamaru discovers that he has two shadows now: his own, and Konohamaru. Little vignettes about the evolution of their friendship.
Disclaimer: It doesn't say "Masashi Kishimoto" on my underwear, that must mean that I don't own Naruto... merde.
A/N: Lucky Konohamaru-kun! His persistence is paying off.
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Shogi (two)
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By now, Shikamaru was used to Konohamaru invading his cloud watching. He didn't like it, but he tolerated it. So when he closed his eyes, and let his mind wander, he expected to be accosted in some unpleasant manner.
Sometime afterward-- Shikamaru wasnt sure how long--, he felt something pounce on him. Opening his eyes, Shikamaru saw a flash of blue, and a large grin.
"Wha-?" he managed. He would have continued, but the creature had knocked the wind out of him.
It's grin grew wider. "You. Me. Shogi. Now." Konohamaru announced, clambering off of Shikamaru. He had brought shogi set with him, and had already meticulously set it up. Upon seeing it, Shikamaru frowned; it seemed odd to think of the perfectly set board as a result of such a squirrelly kid.
"I..." Shikamaru tried to think of a reason to abstain. None came; and he really had been wanting to play lately. "Sure," he shrugged.
Konohamaru smiled appreciatively, and crawled to the opposite side of the board. Shikamaru was reminded of a puppy: squirming, and wiggling with enthusiasm. Was it really that exciting? "So is this what you were doing with my dad?" he asked, moving his first piece.
Konohamaru nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah. He told me all of your weaknesses." After a moment, he chuckled, and added, "He also talked about how not-scary women are, but your mom interrupted him to yell at us, so…"
Despite himself, Shikamaru smiled.
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